In an effort to educate the nominally literate and inform those with sufficient humility to understand their own lack of comprehension, Esme offers the correct definition of misunderstood words…
Pronunciation
- (verb – pronunciation note: pro-nuncio-tun) The act of advocating excessive speed on the part of motorcycle riding papal representatives.
Example: His pronunciation encouraged the cardinal to break the speed limit. - (verb – pronunciation note: pro-noun-say-asian) The declaration of their chosen pronouns by someone with Chinese heritage.
Example: Su Jin’s pronunciation was they would be they/them henceforth.
If you have any words whose meaning escapes you, Esme Crockford is always happy to share her lexicographical knowledge and penetrating insight into the English language.